Maasys understands that every software project has its own specialties and different types of projects require different business models. Our business models have been formulated keeping ‘flexibility of operation’ in mind. Maasys operates in two modes as shown below:

In the first mode, Maasys undertakes software projects directly from overseas clients. In the second mode, Maasys undertakes projects from its overseas software partners. The overseas software partners take up projects from clients and outsource either full or part of the project from Maasys. In both modes of operation, the following business models are followed.

Fixed Price Model

In this model, Maasys offers to execute a software project at a fixed price. This model is generally followed where the project specifications are clearly defined and the development life cycle can closely follow the water-fall model. Ideally, the client has a well defined SRS document and has defined other parameters like technology platforms etc. Maasys can undertake such projects with a fixed price quote and deliver them in due time with best quality.

Time and Material Model

In this model, Maasys offers to execute a software project with a variable cost depending on the efforts spent and other resources consumed, such as purchase of any 3rd party software or project specific hardware (other than computer systems). This type of model is most suitable for projects which are not very clearly defined, and are likely to follow the ‘Evolutionary’ or ‘Spiral’ development model. The client is charged with the actual amount of effort spent for development and/or enhancements as directed. There are no hidden charges, additional costs and provides the client complete flexibility to get the project developed end-to-end as per his/her budget/funding provisions. Before any such project begins, Maasys provides the client with effort estimates, material/resource estimates and other vital figures to help the client decide on budget/funding etc.

Turnkey Model

This model is usually suitable for medium to large sized projects where the requirements and initial software plans and designs are already provided by the client. Maasys offers to execute such projects on turnkey basis. The project can be divided into several steps and each step can have either a ‘fixed price’ or a ‘time and material’ price.

Hourly, Weekly or Monthly Charges Model

This business model is most suitable for maintenance and support projects. Maasys offers 24 x 7 technical support for projects that are fully operational. Services may include server maintenance, database maintenance, backup/restore and crash recovery, bug fixing and minor changes. Such projects are usually charged on hourly basis depending on actual hours spent. Maasys also offers fixed weekly or monthly charges with commitment of a minimum number of hours per week or month respectively. Any additional hours spent are charged extra. The weekly and monthly charges models are usually cheaper in comparison to hourly charges model.

Dedicated Center Model

This business model is most suitable for overseas software partners, however can be adopted by direct overseas clients too. Maasys provides a dedicated software development team having expertise in the required technology platform which works completely under control of the client or software partner. Maasys provides all other infrastructure like workspace, computer furniture, computer systems, consumables, uninterrupted power supply and high-speed internet connectivity. Any project specific additional hardware or 3rd party software is borne by the client or software partner. This offers an excellent opportunity to have your own offshore development center under your control. All software professionals in the dedicated team are directly accessible by you using email, instant messenger and phone, as and when required.

Hybrid Model

Sometimes, some projects do not fit into any particular model due to client’s business needs or special nature of such projects. Under such circumstances, Maasys offers a combination of these models making a ‘hybrid model’ that is suitable for the client, offers maximum flexibility for the development of the project and provides cost benefits. For example, a project can be executed in a ‘Fixed Price’ model and then enhancements can be taken up in ‘Time and Material’ model.